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Aug 6, 2018
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mole—And More!
Maybe you’ve seen it on a menu, or spied it being served at a nearby table in a restaurant. Perhaps, you’ve tried mole sauce and loved this savory sauce, however Mexico’s national dish hides a rich history, and it’s as diverse and varied as the regions of Mexico that craft it.
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Mar 6, 2019
A Guide to Moving to Costa Rica
Have you thought of moving to Costa Rica? This Guide will teach you everything you need to know when living in Costa Rica. It can help you pick an area, get a visa, find healthcare, and tons of tips from expats and Costa Ricans who currently live there. Click here to learn more!
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Mar 30, 2023
The Bizarre Easter Processions of Taxco de Alarcon
For seven days leading up to Easter, the little colonial pueblo of Taxco de Alarcon in the Mexican state of Guerrero becomes packed with international tourists. All have come to see the bizarre Easter processions—a piece of Late Renaissance culture still alive in Mexico. Some processions are during the day, others are at night, but most processions tend to span 1.5 miles, while enduring brutal conditions. That’s because many of these processions tend to involve mortification of the flesh.
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Aug 6, 2026
The Most Common Scam in Medellín: How Dating Apps and Burundanga Target Foreigners
Medellín's most common scam lures foreigners through dating apps, then uses burundanga (scopolamine) to drug and rob them. How it works and how to stay safe.
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Aug 4, 2026
What Is an Apostille? How to Get Your Documents Ready Before You Move Abroad
Learn what an apostille is, why the process exists, and how to get your birth, marriage, and business documents authenticated before you move abroad.
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Jul 29, 2026
Inside America's Historic Cartel Court Cases: El Mayo, Caro Quintero, Maduro, and the 92 Prisoners Mexico Sent North
Mexico sent 92 prisoners to US courts. Inside the historic cartel cases: El Mayo sentencing, Caro Quintero going to trial, and Nicolas Maduro in Manhattan.
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Jul 20, 2026
Mexico's New 2026 Residency Requirements: What Changed and What It Costs Now
Mexico doubled residency fees and switched to UMA-based income rules for 2026. Here is what temporary and permanent residency now costs, and who is affected.
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Jul 16, 2026
Mexico's Credit Rating Downgrade: What It Actually Means for Expats
Moody's downgraded Mexico and S&P went negative in May 2026. Here is what it actually means for expats living in Mexico, and the two costs that matter more.
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Jun 30, 2026
World Cup in Mexico 2026
The 2026 World Cup is in Mexico. What it means for expats living here, the hotel price surge, host cities, El Tri's run, and why travel insurance matters now.
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Jun 24, 2026
El Día de los Locos: A Guide to San Miguel de Allende's Wildest Parade
Discover El Día de los Locos in San Miguel de Allende, the wild June costume parade. Learn its history, what to expect, and tips for visiting the Bajío fiesta.
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Jun 18, 2026
Moving to Lithuania: An Expat's Guide to Europe's Best-Kept Secret
Thinking of moving to Lithuania? Our expat guide covers cost of living, visas, healthcare and insurance, the best cities, jobs, and safety in this Baltic gem.
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Jun 18, 2026
Why Lithuania Has the World's Happiest Young People (And What It's Actually Like to Live There)
Lithuania has the happiest young people on Earth, 30km from a dictatorship. We explore why, and what it's like to live in Europe's most resilient country.
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